Zach TUOHY

2017 Digest:   Key recruit hasn’t put a foot wrong all summer. How he copes with expectation will be the key to season success.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Frem	Former Blue was quelled early but going after quarter time to be a driving force off the back of the square.	7
2	NM	Disposal efficiency off early but he was one of the Cats’ best in the second half with his run and rebound from defence.	7
3	Melb	Rebounded in patches but after big first term Dees were able to nullify his ability to create attack from defence; 21 disposals.	6
4	Haw	Steady and strong throughout to beast his man and rebound when he could. Great start to season continues.	7
5	StK	Among better Cats all day with his poise and rebound from defence. One of better Cats when flow of game against.	8
6	Coll	Close to Cats’ best again. Rebounded well and defended stoutly when he had to; 36 disposals and non-stop running.	8
7	GCS	Close to Cats’ best again with his poise, run and rebound from defence. Ended with 29 disposals and defended well.	8
8	Ess	Quietest game this year but did work into the game after half time. Ended with 20 disposals (16 effective).	5
9	WB	Huge again, particularly in first half. Ended with 28 disposals and hit target with 21 of them. In the votes again.	8
10	Port	Jagged brilliant early goal and again was at forefront of the win; 27 disposals and able to provide some rebound.	8
11	Adel	Had Betts covered then when Cats got on top he was released to play a more attacking style of defence; 27 disposals.	8
12		Bye.
13	WCE	Won 25 possessions but didn’t have the same impact he has been having. Under pressure and missed some targets.	5
14	Frem	Steady down back and then pushed forward to kick two third-term goals. Among better players again; 28 possessions.	8
15	GWS	Tagged out of the contest to a degree of De Boer. Still manage to find it 22 times so gave something to the effort.	6
16	Bris	Even four quarters and responsible for pumping the ball inside 50m on numerous occasions.	6
17	Haw	Tagged by Duryea and nullified a tad but did find some key ball in the final term; 19 disposals.	5
18	Adel	Quiet by his standards from the back half. Crows were able to limit when and in what positions he got the ball.	5
19	Carl	Against old side for first time didn’t set world on fire. Only 13 effective disposals and one tackle.	5
20	Syd	Got a lot of the ball (26 disposals) but fact he gained only 181 metres was telling. Impact down on what he can do.	5
21	Rich	Used the ball brilliantly from defence. Set up countless forward thrusts and defended well.	7
22	Coll	Plugged away down back and rebounded when he could. Hit target with 25 of his 27 possessions.	7
23	GWS	Steady presence from the back half again and used the ball well when he got it; 16 possessions.	6
QF	Rich	Worked hard to provide rebound from the back half but rarely able to penetrate the Tiger defence.	5
SF	Syd	Might have enjoyed a Guinness or two during the week because played like a cool customer. Great game; 23 effective disposals.	7
PF	Adel	Forget the 22 disposals he finished what’s been a solid year with an absolute howler. Beaten one-one-one and turned it over.	4

2016 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Gave customary run off half back but wasn’t able to press as far forward as he can do.	5
2	Syd	Enjoyed a very good game in 100th outing for the Blues. Used it well from defence.	7
3	GCS	Booted a goal courtesy of a 50m penalty and was useful.	5
4	WB	Plugged away in the back end. Got caught with the ball a few times and not one of his better games.	4
5	Frem	Kept Freo’s forwards quiet.	5
6	Ess	Made a few mistakes down back but got better when it mattered late in the game.	5
7	Coll	Matched up on debutant Crocker and spent time on Blair. Steady but not his best day.	4
8	Port	Gave some rebound and long goal from outside 50 in second term helped keep pressure on.	5
9	NM	Unable to provide attacking drive off half back due to North’s dominance.	4
10	Geel	Hammered Motlop in a fine defensive effort that helped the side contain the Cats’ forward line.	8
11	Bris	Outstanding game. Broke the lines from defence and penetrating by foot.	8
12	StK	Made some good runs and took the game on when he could.	5
14	GWS	Finished with six rebounds and made good decisions by foot out of the back half.	5
15	Coll	Terrible night. Used it poorly and was weak defensively.	2
16	Adel	Great battle against Betts (three goals) but he was a factor going other way.	6
17	WCE	Cripps gave him some problems but offensively he kept taking the game on.	7
18	Syd	Impressive effort in defence. Got plenty of it and had five rebound-50s.	6
19	Haw	Best game for year. Had the ball on a string. Six inside 50s from half back.	8
20	StK	Booted three long-range goals off half-back to be the Blues best attacking weapon. Says it all.	8
21	Bris	Lifted after half time to be part of the midfield resurgence. Had 14 disposals in second half.	7
22	Melb	OK at half back without being at rebounding best.	5
23	Ess	Defensively average but was decent on the rebound. Used it better than most.	6

2015 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Set up a nice running goal but not a big factor.	4
2	WCE	Took Cripps/Le Cras and did a good job. Battled hard.	5
3	Ess	Among better Blues because of his ability to win one-on-one contests	6
4	StK	Back to his hard-running long-kicking best of a couple of years back.	8
5	Coll	Quiet. Couldn’t get anything going at half back.	3
6	Bris	OK early in the game then his run and rebound fell away after main break.	5
7	GWS	Had Greene and was fair. Pressed forward to boot a goal.	5
8	Geel	Failed to tackle (zero) and was poor one-on-one in defence.	3
9	Syd	Better than previous week but still short of best. One great set shot goal.	6
10	Adel	Brilliant job on Betts. Kept him to three kicks and one goal.	8
12	Port	Took Wingard and found that a nightmare match-up. Battled hard but beaten.	3
13	GCS	Huge game. Kicked great running goal and repelled everything.	8
14	WB	Good battle with Stringer (three goals) but provided valuable run from defence.	7
15	Rich	Great game down back. Did some fine things one-on-one and won the ball.	8
16	Frem	Kicked a goal, made some errors. It was an up and down night.	5
17	Haw	Had Gunston for long period and found that a tough match-up.	3
18	NM	Unable to give enough drive from back half.	4
19	Coll	Quieter than normal and wasn't able to get ball flowing from defence.	4
20	Bris	No impact of note.	5
21	Melb	Involved in Garlett match-up and beat others. Solid effort down back.	6
22	GWS	Gave Smith too much rein in front half.	4
23	Haw	Started on Burgoyne in defence and gave good run once the Hawk went off.	7

2014 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Port	Well below his best.	3
2	Rich	Just the 10 possessions and wasn’t a big factor.	3
3	Ess	Got beaten one-on-one deep back and made some horrible mistakes.	2
4	Melb	Has hit a flat patch in his career. Beaten one-on-one a few times and skill down.	2
5	WB	On Stevens at the start. Worked solidly.	5
6	WCE	Copped a huge spray from the coach. Responded with a goal.	4
7	Coll	Picked up midfielders resting up forward. Had a share of touches.	6
8	StK	Defended stoutly and provided some run in the first half. Quiet in second.	4
10	Adel	Horror mistakes early but redeemed himself after half time with solid work.	5
11	Bris	Had Zorko and others. Not the worst and kicked huge goal.	5
12	Geel	Ran with Bartel among others and OK defensively but little offensively.	4
13	Haw	Took Rioli/Puopolo at times. Not much offensively and just OK as a defender.	3
14	GWS	Managed to keep Smith in check in a solid day out.	6
15	Coll	Spent large parts on Blair and OK defensively but little going the other way.	4
16	StK	Began on Schneider. Had low-key day.	4
17	Syd	Beginning on debutant Towers, rarely sighted in a quiet evening.	4
18	NM	Matched up on Thomas and was OK in most contests but opponent kicked four.	4
19	Frem	Took on Ballantyne and did well despite Docker kicking four goals.	6
20	GCS	Part of a rock solid defence that rarely put a foot wrong. Strong at contest.	6
21	Geel	Did some good things down back without starring. Didn’t have a match-up.	5
22	Port	Tough battle with Wingard and came out on the losing end.	4
23	Ess	Excellent late. Found some form which had been missing for most of the year.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Quiet game and couldn’t get into it.	6
2	Coll	OK in the back half without being a standout.	5
3	Geel	Worked well off half back and had five rebound 50s. Among the better Blues.	7
4	WCE	Roamed up and down the ground for his touches. OK but not a huge game.	5
5	Adel	A strong contributor until Jaensch got hold of him in the last. Improving.	6
6	Melb	Stout in the back half and good when asked to go one-on-one.	6
7	StK	Thrown task on Milne and stuck to it pretty well in a great battle.	4
8	Port	Used the ball well and was solid down back. Slowly improving.	5
9	Bris	One of 20 Blues to rack up double figure possession tally. Ok.	5
10	GWS	Two fine goals and aggressive at the contest.	6
11	Ess	OK without making huge impact.	5
12	Haw	Nice early goal and handy enough from wing/defence without starring.	4
14	Syd	In and out of the game and kicked a great snapped goal in the last quarter.	5
15	Coll	Had Krakouer then Macaffer as a defensive forward on him. Offered little.	3
16	StK	Had the job on Milne and solid overall but the Saint got away a few times.	5
17	NM	Again given job on best small forward Thomas after he got away from Walker.	5
18	GCS	Good duel with Sumner, honours fairly even.	5
19	Frem	Three goals on Ballantyne to lift the Blues, but the Docker had an impact too.	6
20	WB	Found Dahlhaus a bit too slippery but did bob up with a customary running goal.	4
21	Rich	Kicked a customary long goal in the last and was solid down back.	5
22	Ess	Had some pot shots from outside 50 and landed one. Could have done more.	5
23	Port	Another player down on form from previous weeks.	4
EF	Rich	Started on Edwards but moved away early. Not a factor in second half.	3
SF	Syd	Low-key in defence.	4
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Not prominent but worked hard.	3
2	Bris	Matched up on Polec. Useful game and tackled hard	5
3	Coll	Hard nut who began with Thomas. Strong first half then tapered.	6
4	Ess	Couldn’t find space to run and carry like previous weeks.	4
5	Frem	Only the 12 touches then subbed out midway through final term.	3
6	GWS	Did some nice things and used his dash on occasions. Only four kicks.	4
7	StK	Found the going tough although kept Milne goalless for final 40 mins.	4
8	Adel	Under siege down back and always on the back foot.	3
9	Melb	Nice running goal and laid six tackles to stay involved despite moderate stats.	5
10	Port	Started in defence in place of Bower and was OK but not a key position player.	5
11	Geel	Great goal early and did some good things defensively and offensively.	6
12	WCE	Tried his backside off and although made a few mistakes he was OK.	5
14	Haw	No impact as seemed out of sorts.	3
15	Coll	Modest numbers but did what was required when ball in his area.	4
18	Rich	On Edwards and was good in parts.	5
19	Syd	Lined up on Roberts-Thompson. Not a big game.	3
20	Bris	Went to Bewick after quarter time in what was a great battle.	4
21	Ess	Only a minor role in defence and very few effective disposals.	3
22	GCS	Played his role well.	5